1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 184 kg more than 1999 BMW Z9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | Z9 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2620 mm |
